Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

Some days in life feel, well . . . empty . In this episode of Live the Bible , we pause and look at the only true source of life and meaning of life. In fact, when our lives feel empty, we should see it as a sign that we're trying to find satisfaction in something other than its source—and that is God. This episode from the book of Jeremiah will be a great encouragement to you—especially on t...

How do you deal with shame and guilt? In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at what the Bible says about a topic we all have struggled with on some level. And even after we have placed our faith in Christ, how do we as Christians deal with shame and guilt?  It’s good news. The great book of Isaiah gives us some powerful principles for practical application in this area. Support the show

What does a marriage need every day? This one thing. In this episode of Live the Bible, we look at a topic essential for all of us. (And if you’re single, don’t worry, the principles apply to you very directly as well.) The Song of Solomon isn’t just poetry in the Bible, it’s very practical.  In fact, no matter who you are or at what station of life, you will be able to apply the principles of thi...

How do you listen to a sermon? Honestly, it isn’t always easy. There’s nothing more frustrating than listening to somebody talk for 30 to 45 minutes and to walk away with nothing. The truth is, there are some specific tactics you can apply to every sermon you hear that will help you get so much more out of it. In this episode of Live the Bible , we find those principles from one who called himself...

There’s a secret to living intentionally every day. In this episode of Live the Bible , we can learn a valuable lesson from the book of Proverbs from an individual, surprisingly, who never intended to teach us a lesson. But God uses his life for our benefit. Support the show

What are you searching for? In this episode of Live the Bible , we get real practical— on an emotional level— and if we’re honest, that’s where we tend to live most of the time. The world is desperately searching for happiness, and in their search they often miss Joy. Where do we find it? Psalm 126 tells us. Support the show

Sometimes it seems the Lord allows way too much pain in our lives. In this episode of Live the Bible , we fasten our seatbelts and take a look at the most miserable man in the Bible—Job. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in your struggles, I think you’ll find the verses of Job, frankly, as encouraging as they are surprising!  Support the show

How do you find the courage to face a fearful situation? In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at the life of one of the most courageous women in the Bible—Esther. Don’t think that just because she was a queen that she didn’t struggle just like us. She did! Esther shows us the confidence we can have in God’s sovereignty becomes the reason for our courage to do what’s right. Support the show

How do we keep from going back to the old life? In this episode of Live the Bible , we journey to Jerusalem with Nehemiah where he rebuilds the wall. But more importantly, Nehemiah continued what Ezra had done to rebuild the people and help them keep the changes they had made in their lives. How do we keep the change we want in our lives? Nehemiah shows us.  Support the show

How well do you guard your source of truth? In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at God’s "Water Gate” in Jerusalem. That’s not a political term, but a gate that walled off and protected the water source. At this gate, Ezra gave a challenging message to God’s people that we need to hear as well. We also need to guard our time with the source of our sustenance—God’s Word. Support the sh...

What do you do when trusting God is all you have? In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at a king we don’t often hear much about. Asa had faith, but he struggled to put that faith into his life. Asa is a great reminder that when God shows up in one area of our lives, it’s just a sampler of the fact that he can show up in every area. Our Christian life is where we walk by faith and not by sig...

Have you ever felt like a failure? You are not alone! In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at the great King David, a man after God’s own heart—and a man who failed. How in the world did he retain his position after such awful failure? It’s an important question, because the answer tells us how we maintain our close walk with the Lord after we fail in our Christian lives. Support the show

Sometimes it feels like God has us fenced in. He surrounds us with rules or hard circumstances, and the only way to move forward, it seems, is to hop the fence. In this episode of Live the Bible , we look at the lives of Manasseh and Josiah. They remind us that the Bible isn’t a museum piece or decoration for our home coffee tables. God gave us his Word and preserved it throughout the centuries so...

This Easter week, often called the Passion Week, we need a fresh reminder from God’s Word that we have hope for tomorrow—and why.  In this episode of Live the Bible , we continue from last week and look in particular at the Feast of First Fruits. It has a principle that points to the resurrection of Jesus, which is God’s proof positive of the forgiveness of our sins when we have faith in His Son (...

In these days of worldwide fear, anxiety, and downright panic, we need to hear from God in clear terms. Timeless truths that matter—today. This episode of Live the Bible focuses on Easter from a perspective you may not have heard before. We will be looking at some of the biblical feasts as they relate to us as Christians—especially in light of the resurrection. The Passover is full of practical tr...

How could Solomon have been so wise and yet blow it so badly? In this episode of Live the Bible , we talk about what we need to succeed in life. Wisdom isn’t enough. It also takes one more action. Solomon offers a great reminder in our lives to do more than simply read the Bible for knowledge and instruction. We should also read it with a mind to apply it in our lives. Support the show

What can you do when you are unfairly criticized? In this episode of Live the Bible , we talk about finding a place of shelter when the critics show up in your life. King David’s example in a time of unfair criticism is a model for us in our days of discouragement. If you're in a season of injustice, you can ease the burden of unjust criticism by knowing that God knows the truth and He will m...

Ever wonder how to make it through the blah days of the week? In this episode of Live the Bible , we head to the Elah Valley in Israel where David fights Goliath. It’s much more than an exciting story. Why? It gives us encouragement that our ordinary days are not ordinary to God. I love how practical God’s Word is. He is not calling us to do something great today but simply to be faithful. Then He...

What one thing in your past is keeping you from your future? When life has hurt us deeply, it’s too easy to slide into a bitter, disappointing spirit. The book of Ruth gives us a boost of encouragement, because it’s your story and it's my story. In this episode of Live the Bible , we’re going to look at a story of God’s grace working through our daily lives for great results that only He know...

What are you afraid of most? You’re not alone. Gideon in the book of Judges wanted to believe what God said, but Gideon’s fear kept him from doing so. God graciously helped him past it just like he does us. In this episode of Live the Bible , we deal with one of the most practical subjects we struggle with every day. Fear. Whatever it is that you're afraid of, God is going to go with you and...

Do you ever wish you could upgrade your relationship with God? In this episode of Live the Bible , we take a virtual tour to one of the most significant sites in the Holy Land. We’ll hear what Joshua told Israel. His words do more than review history; they give us principles that help us renew our dedication to God. Support the show

Have you ever needed a second chance with God? You’re not alone. Me too. In this episode of Live the Bible , we see God’s people needing a second chance hardly before they had begun as a nation. Camped on the edge of the Promised Land, they heard Moses speak encouraging words that would take them across the Jordan River—all the way home. We need to hear those words as well. Support the show

Sometimes the most direct path for God's will in our lives is the long way. This episode of Live the Bible deals with something we struggle with almost on a daily basis — struggling with a complaining spirit. We often think we know the shortcut to the Promised Land, just like the Hebrews did.  Turns out, they struggled with what we struggle with—and the solution is the same. Support the show

Every time we read the Bible, it reveals how practical it is. But what about the book of Leviticus?  This episode of Live the Bible takes us to a book few Christians look at. The book of Leviticus seems irrelevant and out of touch until we look closer and its timeless truths. Suddenly, it opens up a whole world of practical insights for our daily walks with Jesus Christ.   A closer walk with God c...

You are precious in the sight of God. How do you know that?  This episode of Live the Bible takes us to the book of Exodus where we’ll see that God redeemed us. He bought us, just like He did the with Hebrews of old.   This has huge implications for our lives, and it is so, so practical. We have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and we have the amazing privilege of living each day for Jesus...